National Climate-Smart Agriculture Specialist

National Climate-Smart Agriculture Specialist

Job Posting: 19 January 2026

Closure Date: 02 February 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Primary

Location:

Home‑Based (Duration: 11 months)

The main aim of the FAO country offices, which are headed by an FAO Representative, is to assist governments in developing policies, programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition, to help develop the agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors, and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner.

The National Climate‑Smart Agriculture Specialist will work under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in the Republic of Tajikistan and Project Lead Technical Officer (LTO)/Agricultural Engineer, NSP (HQ) in close collaboration with the FETAJ Office.

Under the overall supervision by the FAO Subregional Coordinator for Central Asia and FAO Representative in Türkiye (SEC‑SRC), FAO Budget Holder, the direct technical supervision by the Lead Technical Officer (LTO), the operational guidance by the Programme Implementation Unit, SEC, and in close coordination with the International Consultant on Climate‑Smart Agriculture (CSA)/regional coordinator. The incumbent will be responsible for the different project activities in Tajikistan across the different components.

All the work must be carried out in close coordination with the government partners and other national stakeholders.

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non‑and under‑represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero‑tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• FAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director‑General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.

• Support the execution of project activities in line with the national workplan and project objectives.
• Revise and provide input for site specific ESMP.
• Support collaboration with stakeholders to identify priority crops and regions.
• Conduct participatory training needs assessments.
• Support the design and delivery of season‑long training programmes and Farmer Field Schools (FFS).
• Facilitate Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions with extension officers and farmers.
• Supervise the selection, establishment, and operation of three demonstration sites (greenhouse, fruit, arable).
• Monitor CSA practice adoption and provide follow‑up support to trained farmers.
• Ensure integration of gender‑sensitive and inclusive approaches.
• Revise and contribute to the development of site‑specific Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
• Ensure compliance with FAO's Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), including IPM and SEA risk mitigation.
• Organise inception workshops, field days, and national CSA technology dissemination events.
• Submit timely progress reports and contribute to terminal reporting.
• Act as liaison between international consultants and national stakeholders.

• Advanced degree in Economics or related discipline from a recognised university.
• At least 5 years of work experience in the field.
• Working knowledge of English or Russian. Good knowledge of the local language will be an added advantage.
• National of Tajikistan.

• Excellent computer skills including Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet, etc.
• Excellent computer skills, including command of MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills (including technical reports).
• Computer literacy with spreadsheets, databases…